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i took a massive break off studying too, but what i found helped me get back into it was organising everything for all my subjects and making a really thorough hsc plan (gave myself plenty of time to do it)
it kind of psyched me back up again - if you make the process fun, and make it a game the you’ll increase the likelihood of sticking with it.

but yeah, don’t expect to get ur life together overnight
 

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i took a massive break off studying too, but what i found helped me get back into it was organising everything for all my subjects and making a really thorough hsc plan (gave myself plenty of time to do it)
it kind of psyched me back up again - if you make the process fun, and make it a game the you’ll increase the likelihood of sticking with it.

but yeah, don’t expect to get ur life together overnight
do you mind sharing what your plan looks like lol?
 
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i took a massive break off studying too, but what i found helped me get back into it was organising everything for all my subjects and making a really thorough hsc plan (gave myself plenty of time to do it)
it kind of psyched me back up again - if you make the process fun, and make it a game the you’ll increase the likelihood of sticking with it.

but yeah, don’t expect to get ur life together overnight
yeh same

its all well and good until you see that u gotta do a trial paper and you think

'fucks sake'
 

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i haven’t studied for a month tbh. like i genuinely just gave up. the worst thing is, i don’t see the point in studying anymore since i got early offers.. my mental health is already crap so why should i make it worse by studying if i basically already got into the uni i want?? i just don’t see the point idk what to do:(
Perhaps the motivation can come from the idea that content relevant to your future Uni study may well be assumed knowledge, so starting without a clear recollection / understanding could make the learning curve at the start of Uni much steeper than it need be?
 

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lol im like 1 term behind in phys and maths. im actually effed
 

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I actually feel there's considerably less content. It took me quite a while to finish/master kinematics or dynamics separately however this module went quite quick which is a nice surprise. Its mainly just Projectile Motion, Circular Motion and Gravitational Attraction/Keplers Laws.
 

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yep thats exactly my situation. i felt so lonely for the longest time and it became so normalised up until i began to have these random mental meltdowns. i felt like there was no hope and i ended seeing a doctor about it, and i realised how mentally and physically fatigued our cohort has suffered bc of this lockdown. i really hope school resumes next month for the better of everyone.
 

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realised how mentally and physically fatigued our cohort has suffered bc of this lockdown. i really hope school resumes next month for the better of everyone.
Yeah I feel you, even for someone who doesn't really prefer going to school normally, the lockdown has kinda worn me down and the zooms feel unnatural. Apparently schools are opening early than expected so I have some hope we can return to normalcy (even though it wouldn't be the same thing), just want to meet my friends irl and sit in a classroom for once.
 

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Yeah I feel you, even for someone who doesn't really prefer going to school normally, the lockdown has kinda worn me down and the zooms feel unnatural. Apparently schools are opening early than expected so I have some hope we can return to normalcy (even though it wouldn't be the same thing), just want to meet my friends irl and sit in a classroom for once.
opening up for our no longer existing school year
 

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yep thats exactly my situation. i felt so lonely for the longest time and it became so normalised up until i began to have these random mental meltdowns. i felt like there was no hope and i ended seeing a doctor about it, and i realised how mentally and physically fatigued our cohort has suffered bc of this lockdown. i really hope school resumes next month for the better of everyone.
and that’s why im becoming a psychologist
 

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Yeah I feel you, even for someone who doesn't really prefer going to school normally, the lockdown has kinda worn me down and the zooms feel unnatural. Apparently schools are opening early than expected so I have some hope we can return to normalcy (even though it wouldn't be the same thing), just want to meet my friends irl and sit in a classroom for once.
thank you for sharing your experience. it feels nice to know that we aren't going through this hardship by ourselves, and are able to communicate how we genuinely feel at this moment . let's pray that we can see our friends again. i wish you all the best.
 

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thank you for sharing your experience. it feels nice to know that we aren't going through this hardship by ourselves, and are able to communicate how we genuinely feel at this moment . let's pray that we can see our friends again. i wish you all the best.
same sorta kinda really over it so whatever
 

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same sorta kinda really over it so whatever
yeah i just want this to end right away. it is exhausting to the point that finding motivation to study seems so far reached. the angst fueled from the hsc and other external factors also doesn't help, but i am somwhat hopeful there is a tunnel of hope at the end.
 

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Honestly wish this lockdown happened when we were in year 8/9 but not a critical time in our academic life. Doing nothing and bludging for 3+ months straight when you have nothing to worry about sounds amazing to me.
 

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thank you for sharing your experience. it feels nice to know that we aren't going through this hardship by ourselves, and are able to communicate how we genuinely feel at this moment . let's pray that we can see our friends again. i wish you all the best.
Man the sad thing is it won't feel like school anymore. Yes we will get to see our friends. But, it will be all social distancing so I doubt we would get to interact or talk to them normally just like before.
 

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yep thats exactly my situation. i felt so lonely for the longest time and it became so normalised up until i began to have these random mental meltdowns. i felt like there was no hope and i ended seeing a doctor about it, and i realised how mentally and physically fatigued our cohort has suffered bc of this lockdown. i really hope school resumes next month for the better of everyone.
One of the burdens and challenges that come with mental health struggles is the strong feeling of isolation and loneliness... it is very common to feel like no one understands, that your experience is unique to you, that your feelings "prove" that you are somehow weaker than everyone else, and inadequate, that what you feel is shameful and must be kept secret and carried alone. The realisation that these feelings arise from seeing everything through the distorting lens of the condition, that you are not alone and that many have similar experiences, can be difficult to reach but a significant relief when it occurs. I am glad that you managed to talk with your doctor and that s/he helped you to see more clearly. I encourage anyone struggling with their thoughts at this time (or at any time, really) to share them with a trusted person - maybe ask them if they think you need help - and also to speak with a doctor.
 

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and that’s why im becoming a psychologist
A difficult career path, but a worthwhile one. Bravo!

By the way, be careful in selecting the degree program if you seek to be a psychologist. Accreditation in this profession requires a four year qualification yet many degrees (including BA and BSc) are typically three year programs. Thus, to get accreditation with these, you need to perform well enough to get admitted to a fourth year (Honours) program. This is competitive for psychology due to the accreditation requirement. Those who don't get into Honours but want to pursue that career path need to get another year of study, usually by doing either a Graduate Diploma (effectively the equivalent of Honours, but often more expensive) or a Masters degree (often two years of coursework rather than one year). In most areas, departments want Honours students and will welcome any and all who are sufficiently capable... psychology is unusual in having higher demand and so can be more choosy in selecting Honours students. It's something to be aware of.

Also, a personal observation... studying psychology and reading the related literature includes dealing with a lot of statistics. If you have the mathematical ability, choose strong statistics courses. The specialised ones for psychology (particularly those aimed at students coming from arts rather than science) can be less detailed and deep... they are easier, but they don't necessarily prepare you as well. I have read papers in psychology that were of little value because the statistical analysis on which they are based was weak or because the interpretations placed on the evidence were too broad to be reasonable. It depends on what area of psychology you end up pursuing, of course, but I have found that there is a lot published that tries to draw conclusions that aren't justified by the underlying statistics, or where the statistical methods and ill-suited to question being asked and thus don't really help to illuminate an answer. Strength in statistical understanding is a highly desirable / valuable skill for studying psychology, in my opinion.
 

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